Goat breeder

Timco Farm Ltd based in Hagersville, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Goat breeder who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Goat breeder has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Timco Farm Ltd
Position: Goat breeder
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Hagersville, ON

Area of Specialization: Cattle breeding

Type of Farm Operations: Livestock, Dairy, Other miscellaneous crop farming, Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, Hay farming, Sheep farming, Goat farming, Livestock combination farming

Job Description

  • The candidate will be required to purchase machinery, livestock, seed, feed, and other supplies.
  • The candidate should be able to perform general farm duties.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage the farm’s overall operations.
  • The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be expected to create marketing programmes.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising staff and/or volunteers.
  • The candidate must plan and coordinate planting, cultivating, and crop harvesting activities.
  • The candidate will be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
  • The candidate will be responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the farm.
  • The candidate will have to raise and breed livestock and poultry.
  • The candidate must determine the amount and types of crops to be grown, as well as the livestock to be raised.
  • The candidate will be responsible for animal health monitoring.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
  • Previous experience is not mandatory.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be authentic.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have good communication skill.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should be familiar with pasture management and cattle feeding.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animal welfare as well as excellent animal-handling abilities.
  • The candidate should be familiar with recognised milk standards and safe milk harvesting procedures.
  • The candidate must have strong analytical skills in order to effectively assess and resolve any issues with the herd or milk production.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated and capable of making decisions.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
  • The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The candidate should be able to accept criticism while remaining calm and effective in high-stress situations.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

  • The candidate should have prior experience operating a tractor, sprayer or duster, seed drill, fertiliser applicator, storage and silage system, automated irrigation system, milking system (automated), feeding and watering system, and automated manure handling or storage system.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty,  hot and cold environments.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
  • The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate should be willing to handle large work load.
  • The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed

Work Location Information

  • The candidate will be required to work in rural area.

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

  • The candidate will be expected to help with calving.
  • The candidate must be able to handle animals.
  • The candidate will be responsible for farm animal grooming.
  • The candidate would be in charge of keeping an inventory of the necessary feed ingredients.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be in charge of milking goats.

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

  • The candidate will be required to perform suckering, Weeding, Grading, tying, and lowering tasks.
  • The candidate will be required to perform regular green house cleaning activity.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 2892423944
  • Cover letter
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